Q: Settlement Patterns and Geography

What type of farming do most South Asian farm owners engage in?

• Commercial farming

• Subsistence farming

• Cooperative farming

• Organic farming

What was the Green Revolution?

• A political movement in South Asia

• A technological advancement in agriculture

• An environmental campaign to plant more trees

• A cultural shift towards green energy

What was one of the negative consequences of the Green Revolution mentioned in the text?

• Decrease in crop yields

• Overuse of chemical fertilizers and pesticides

• Reduction in the farming population

• Improvement in the quality of the soil

Between 2002 and 2009, how much did India's use of fertilizer increase?

• 30 percent

• 50 percent

• 60 percent

• 70 percent

Which resources are found in the plateaus and mountains of South Asia?

• Gold and silver

• Iron ore, bauxite, copper, and coal

• Diamonds and rubies

• Uranium and thorium

What do rivers in South Asia provide?

• Fishing opportunities

• Hydroelectric power

• Transportation routes

• Irrigation for crops

What are the two related problems that South Asia suffers from according to the text?

• Economic development and education

• High population growth and poverty

• Climate change and pollution

• Political instability and conflict

Which country in South Asia is home to more than one billion people?

• Pakistan

• Bangladesh

• India

• Nepal

Why did civilizations develop in the flood plains of South Asia?

• Due to the isolation provided by the mountains

• Because of the rich soil washed down from the mountains

• The flood plains were easy to defend against invaders

• The flood plains had a cooler climate

What was a significant challenge for invaders trying to enter South Asia through the Himalayas?

• The lack of natural resources

• The dense jungle terrain

• The high mountain passes

• The desert climate